Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) and MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful ryzen processor
high refresh rate display
spacious storage options
robust gaming performance
reasonable price point
heavier build
average battery life
loud fan noise
dim display brightness
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
excellent thermal management
RGB lighting customization
heavy and bulky
expensive price point
average battery life
loud under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
| Colour | Shale black | - |
| DISPLAY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2600 | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Technology | - | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 USB 3.0 (with power off charging) 2 x USB 3.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, HDD kit | Power adapter |
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| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | - | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | R2NS | - |
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